Wedding fever is truly sweeping the nation at the moment. With William and Catherine setting the ball rolling for the summer, are you next to tie the knot?

Bridal Bootcamp or Wedding Willpower?

There are many things to plan for your big day, from the honeymoon to the most important dress you will ever wear, the meal, the venue, guest list and the rest of the finer details. Towards the top of this seemingly never-ending list is getting in shape, of course. But what are the best ways to do this? And is it possible to have fun while you’re at it and fit it in with your hectic lifestyle?

Diet

If you’re planning on losing some weight or just getting into shape before your wedding, then you will probably need to alter your diet. You don’t need to cut everything out and solely chomp on cabbage leaves, though. There are plenty of tasty healthy foods that make you look and feel like a different person. One major thing to consider cutting out, or at least cutting back on, is bread and cheese. Focus on health foods such as beans, pulses, tofu and vegetables, and try to cut back on red meat. There are many top restaurants serving these foods in London and other big cities, so it needn’t hamper your lifestyle.

Exercise

Going to the gym and running in the park are not the only exercise options open to you. There are many more fun and fashionable ways to keep fit. Perhaps you live in a neighbourhood where running in the evening is not the most sensible option? Consider investing in a Nintendo Wii and a fitness game. Maybe you’re searching for something a bit more hip? Look no further than Bikram Yoga. Practise yoga moves in a studio heated to around 40.6C and sweat the impurities out for a full detox effect.

Beauty

It is not just your body you want to be in great shape, you should also consider your skin and hair. Many brides, and some grooms, visit health and beauty spas before their wedding day to undergo some serious pampering. In London and the rest of the UK, there are many different spa and beauty centres where you can receive body wraps, facials, massages, chemical peels, waxing and much more. It is always worth keeping your eye out for spa deals offered by discount and voucher companies such as Kelkoo Select to save some money on the full works or find ideas for new treatments.

Whatever you have planned for your wedding, one thing you’ll want to consider is how you’re going to look in the wedding photographs. You’re going to stare at these shots for the rest of your life, and share them with everyone, so getting in shape can be very important in the build-up to your big day. Just make sure you find an enjoyable way to do it and maybe buddy up with a friend to make it more fun!